What is HxGN Robotic Automation?
Plan, program, and execute robotic inspection in one connected platform.
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Why manufacturers choose HxGN Robotic Automation
Simplify robotic inspection programming
HxGN Robotic Automation provides all the tools to efficiently plan, program, and control robotic inspection cells. The software streamlines automation setup by offering a single interface for defining robot paths, simulating inspection tasks, and managing cell behaviour - reducing complexity and accelerating deployment.
Connect your inspection ecosystem
The platform integrates seamlessly with manufacturing and metrology software to orchestrate sensors, robots, and data collection from one environment. It enables nominal and actual data exchange between systems, connecting directly with PC-DMIS, Inspire, and third-party software such as PolyWorks to extend analytical capability across the inspection workflow.
Scale with flexibility
Built for open connectivity, HxGN Robotic Automation supports a wide range of Hexagon sensors - including Absolute Scanner AS1, HYPERSCAN, Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, and AT960 - as well as leading robot brands like KUKA, Fanuc, and ABB. This flexibility allows manufacturers to scale automated inspection confidently using their preferred hardware.
Automating robotic inspection shouldn’t be complex.
Get started in four easy steps.
Step 1 - Build your digital twin
Start by creating a virtual replica of your inspection cell. Import components such as parts, fixtures, and surrounding structures. Select robots and sensors from our extensive library or easily add your own custom machines.
Step 2 - Connect the virtual cell to the real world
Align the digital twin with the physical cell by matching each component to its real-world coordinates. This ensures the virtual environment accurately reflects the setup on your shop floor.
Step 3 - Program and validate your inspection
Program inspection paths manually or use automated path planning to generate optimized robot motion in minutes. Validate the entire process offline by simulating robot motion, scanning paths, and measurement data before execution.
Step 4 - Execute with confidence
Run the validated program directly in the inspection cell. HxGN Robotic Automation manages execution to ensure safe, reliable, and accurate inspection results.
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Features and benefits
Machine modelling
HxGN Robotic Automation’s advanced modelling tools enable you to accurately model any machine or kinematic device from scratch or drag and drop from the library for fast and precise offline programming in a fraction of the time.
Cell modelling and layout
Measurement cell layouts are easily designed and validated with drag and drop from the library, CAD model import to create new items, and visual tools for placement, location and alignment, making virtual commissioning of the cell a reality.
Automatic robot path generation
Advanced algorithms in HxGN Robotic Automation enable automatic robot path generation based on inspection plans or part volume and area of interest, so robot programming has never been easier.
Collision avoidance
Real-time collision detection and avoidance tools ensure safe robot path generation, while the program validation engine detects and solves potential issues before they occur to avoid costly errors.
Offline and online robot program execution
HxGN Robotic Automation’s highly accurate virtual programming environment enables complete program execution in offline mode with realistic data simulation to enable virtual commissioning, while the software’s direct interface with cell hardware allows full control of the real cell for fast online implementation.
Integration with Hexagon and third-party metrology software
HxGN Robotic Automation is designed to be software-agnostic, connecting seamlessly with both Hexagon and third-party metrology ecosystems. In addition to PC-DMIS and Inspire, HRA integrates with platforms such as PolyWorks, and other industry-leading solutions through a standard and documented API.
Easy integration of new hardware and robotics
HxGN Robotic Automation is designed to make integration with the wider manufacturing environment simple and scalable. It connects seamlessly with Hexagon sensors and systems such as AS1, HYPERSCAN, ATS800, and AT960, while supporting leading robot brands including KUKA, Fanuc, and ABB.
